Wales Tourism Week (WTW) 2022 is an opportunity for tourism sites across Wales to raise awareness of the sector and showcase the quality of Wales’ tourism offer to both UK domestic and international tourists. WTW 22 takes place from 16 May to 22 May 2022. If you have an event in mind then please download the briefing pack which contains a template letter and advice on how to put together your event for Wales Tourism...
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Social enterprises are businesses that create positive social or environmental change. They create employment opportunities and reinvest their profits back into their business or the local community and here in the UK they contribute over £60 billion every year to the UK economy. By starting a social enterprise, you will be joining an already large movement of people who are disrupting traditional business models, showing that there is a fairer, greener and more inclusive way...
Single Application Form 2022 The Single Application Form (SAF) 2022 is now available. The deadline for submitting your SAF is midnight 16 May 2022, or by 10 June 2022 with late penalties. A SAF cannot be submitted or accepted after 10 June 2022. Guidance and information can be found on GOV.WALES Rural Payments Wales (RPW) are unable to offer ‘Digital Assistance’ appointments. Please use the guidance to complete your online SAF as soon as possible...
First Minister Mark Drakeford has confirmed the legal requirement to wear a face covering in health and care settings will remain in place. Speaking after the latest 3-week review of the coronavirus regulations, the First Minister said the public health situation was improving following the recent spike in cases caused by the BA.2 sub-type of omicron. But Covid case rates remain high so maintaining the use of face coverings in health and care settings will...
With more and more visitors coming to Wales, the tourism and hospitality sector needs more staff. There are a huge variety of roles on offer, from working in beach bars and restaurants, to five star hotels and visitor attractions. If you think a job in hospitality and tourism might be for you, whether it’s just for this summer or part of your longer term career plans, there are a few things you can do: Check...
High energy usage businesses, such as steel and paper manufacturers, are set to receive further support for electricity costs as the UK government has confirmed details of the Energy Intensive Industries (EII) compensation scheme. The scheme will be extended for a further 3 years and its budget will be more than doubled. The scheme provides businesses with relief for the costs of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) and Carbon Price Support mechanism in their...
If an employee becomes a parent or falls sick, find out what payments they’re entitled to by joining the following live HMRC webinars. You can ask questions using the on-screen text box. Statutory Maternity and Paternity Pay This webinar covers the conditions your employee needs to meet, how much they’re entitled to, claiming back some or all of what you pay and record keeping. Please use the following link to register your place: Registration (gotowebinar.com)...
The theme for this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week is ‘Loneliness’. Loneliness affects millions of people in the UK every year and has had a huge impact on our mental health during the pandemic. The week will run from Monday 9 May until Sunday 15 May 2022 and will raise awareness of the impact of loneliness on our mental wellbeing, as well as the practical steps that can be taken to address it. For further...
Lesley Griffiths MS, Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales and Trefnydd written statement. Earlier this month, I signed the Agricultural Wages Order 2022. The Order makes some significant changes to the Agricultural Minimum Wage framework. These changes are based on the recommendations of the Agricultural Advisory Panel for Wales to simplify and modernise the Order, and include: a new grading structure and grade descriptions; changes to the minimum rates of pay and allowances; removes...
Annual renewal packs are being sent out from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). The packs will be sent out up to 27 May 2022, and customers have until 31 July 2022 to check their details are correct and update HMRC if there has been a change in their circumstances. Tax credits help working families with targeted financial support, so it is important that people do not miss out on money they are entitled to. Customers...